Daniel Neal

Daniel Neal

Advanced Operations Solutions US Linde

Daniel Neal is Consultant and Business Development Lead for Advanced Operations Solutions for Linde Engineering Americas where he is responsible for architecting solutions to improve EBIT of the operating companies by implementing advanced automation solutions such as AI Plant Control and autonomous plant operation. He is based in Houston Texas. Daniel has been in the Oil and Gas process automation industry in various roles for more than 15 years. He started out as a systems integrator and then built on that experience transitioning into six sigma continuous improvement and operations consulting to reduce OPEX, increase automation, and transition manufacturing processes to Industry 4.0 smart manufacturing. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering from University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Main Conference Day 2 - February 25, 2026

9:40 AM Lightning Tech Talks

Join us for a dynamic round of innovative AI applications! Each session, lasting 10 minutes, will showcase cutting-edge innovations designed to enhance visibility, productivity, and efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the latest advancements and see how they can transform your operations.

TALK ONE:  Reducing Emissions Through Data Visualization - Tom Horner, Director of Sales & Business Development – Americas, NevadaNano 
TALK TWO: Operational AI: Converging Safety, Automation, and Productivity on One Platform - Matthew Goethel Senior Solutions Manager | Strategic International Accounts, Detect Technologies
TALK THREE: Jeff Lattal, Strategic Account Manager, Wisdom AI
TALK FOUR: Unleashing the Self-Optimizing Autonomous Plant - Daniel Neal, Advanced Operations Solutions US, Linde and Lindsey Hagan, Senior Director, Business Development, TCG Digital 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Daniel.

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