Tinker and the Primes

08/08/2025

That’s a wrap on ! It’s been an incredible week of information, connections, and partnerships. Thank you to all the speakers, exhibitors, and attendees who made this year unforgettable.

08/07/2025

Day 2 of brought the momentum! From high-level briefings to powerful networking opportunities, our attendees are making meaningful connections and charting new paths in aerospace and defense. 💼✈️

Were you in the room where it happened? Catch a glimpse of the action in the video!

08/07/2025

It's been a great second day at Tinker and the Primes! Our opening session included briefings from Midwest City Mayor Matt Dukes,; Col Cisco Harris, Commander, 72d Air Base Wing; and Lt Gen Stacey Hawkins, Commander, Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker AFB. Brig Gen Lindsay Droz, Commander, OC-ALC also provided a keynote.

Presentations throughout the day have included Premier Exhibitor Sponsors StandardAero, Pratt & Whitney, Lufthansa Technik, Field Aerospace, and TAT Technologies.

Additional briefings included a Tinker Expansion Discussion, a Propulsion Industry Engagement Panel, and an Industry Panel on International Impact featuring Delegates from Australia.

New this year was the Inaugural "Tink Tank" featuring the Reverse Engineering to Overcome Risk and Obsolescence (RESTORE) presentations. Here we heard presentations from five companies looking to become the next link in the USAF Supply Chain.

08/06/2025

We are so fortunate to have Senator Brenda Stanley serve as our Emcee throughout the conference!

Thank you to Senator Brenda Stanley for serving as our emcee at this year’s Tinker and the Primes!

Your energy and support of our community has helped set the tone for a fantastic event. We’re grateful for your continued partnership with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce.

08/05/2025

Day one is in the books! It was a full day of networking, innovation, and community at Tinker and the Primes. Here’s a look back!

08/05/2025

Day One is in full swing at Tinker and the Primes!
From powerful panels to buzzing exhibitor booths, the energy is high and the connections are already happening. 💼✈️

Thank you to our exhibitors for helping make this event possible — be sure to stop by and say hello!

08/05/2025

We've had a great morning as we kicked off the 20th Anniversary Tinker and the Primes! The opening session included a welcome from Midwest City Chamber of Commerce President and TAP Executive Producer Shaina Bennett; Oklahoma Welcome from Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell; and DoD Keynote from Lt Gen Linda Hurry, Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command.

We've seen informative presentations from Premier Title Sponsor Northrop Grumman, Premier Exhibitor Sponsor Thomas Instrument, and the Oklahoma Defense Consortium.

We've heard an insightful panel about Artificial Intelligence Opportunities & Challenges in the Supply Chain.

Presentations this afternoon include Guernsey US, M1 Composites Technology Inc., SAP-AC/SimpleSAR, The Boeing Company, and a Bomber/Industry Panel. We will conclude with a 20th Anniversary Reception presented by Jamaica Bearings Group - JBG.

08/05/2025

Tinker and the Primes kicks off tomorrow—and we’re excited to welcome you!Start the day with breakfast at 7:30 AM, then dive into a full schedule of networking, supplier search interviews, and expert-led panels on the future of defense, logistics, education, and innovation.🎟️ Registration includes:• Access to the Conference App, Virtual Booths & Tradeshow• Panels featuring military, industry, and state agency leaders• Supplier Search Interviews with Tinker AFB and prime contractors💼 Walk-ins are welcome with paid registration!

07/28/2025

We're headed to Tinker and the Primes next week! Schedule a time to meet with our team: https://bit.ly/3FeNTZW