Day 1 Session 1: Welcome and Keynote: Regional Sustainment Framework or Contested Logistics by Ms. Lisa P. Smith, DASD (Product Support)

2024 ACQUISITION INSIGHT DAYS - Defense Acquisition in Action - Lessons from the Field
Event Date:  27 - 29 August 2024

Senior leaders and subject matter experts from the Defense Acquisition community come together at Acquisition Insight Days to share success stories and innovative solutions drawn from their extensive experience and lessons learned in the field. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and access to tools that have practical application in your acquisition role

Speaker Bio: 

Ms. Lisa P. Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support, OSD

Ms. Lisa P. Smith, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support and serves as the principal advisor to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) leadership on policies, procedures, and actions related to the readiness and sustainability of major weapon systems. She is responsible for the development and implementation of acquisition and sustainment strategies and processes providing the Warfighter with cost-effective weapon system readiness across the life cycle. In addition, Ms. Smith coordinates and synchronizes ASD(S) international and partner engagements. She also manages the logistics and acquisition workforce for the Department of Defense.