Meta Bug Bounty Researcher Conference
The next Meta Bug Bounty Researcher Conference (MBBRC) takes place May 6-9, 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan, bringing together top security researchers to connect, learn, and collaborate.
Event Topics
At our annual MBBRC events, we dive into uncharted territories of Meta's family of apps. Join us for:
- Discussions with security engineers offering in-depth product insights
- Researcher-led discussions sharing real-life experiences and success stories
- Exclusive hunting opportunities on a special event scope, eligible for bonus rewards
Recognition Ceremony
Highlight and honour researchers for their contributions and performance across the special scope items.
Live QA
Get your security questions answered on the spot by our dedicated triage team and security engineering experts, available in-person at the event.
Live Hacking Competition
Join forces with our top researchers and hack on Meta's products in a collaborative, in-person setting.
New Attack Surfaces
Get a chance to research on unreleased areas of Meta and gain access to exclusive tools designed specifically for security research.
Special Scope Areas
The special scope areas will pertain to the following surfaces:
- Ads AI Agents
- Business AI Agents
- Meta Accounts Center
- Meta AI 2.0
- Instagram Maps
- Wearables Developer Platform
Speaker Spotlight
We invite top researchers to share their expertise through technical talks, stories of impactful findings, and experiences working with Meta's bug bounty program. This is a unique opportunity to network, learn from industry leaders, and gain valuable insights.
Preben Ver Eecke
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to attend MBBRC?
- It is at the sole discretion of Meta, these are the areas we source from:
- Hacker Plus league eligible members.
- Selected top researchers from partner programs.
- Other researchers with desirable skill sets.
When and where is the next MBBRC happening?
- The next MBBRC will be held from May 6, 2026 to May 9, 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan.
What are the Rules and Code of Conduct?
- The Rules and Code of Conduct for all our events will follow the standard rules established by our program and can be found at https://bugbounty.meta.com/terms/ ; including any NDAs to participate in a private bounty.
Is MBBRC an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event?
- MBBRC is an in-person event.
Are there other Meta Bug Bounty Security Researcher events I can attend?
- MBBRC is the only annual researcher event organised by Meta Bug Bounty.
- Meta also participates in other industry events such as hardwear.io, Ekoparty, DEFCON, etc. Follow us on socials to get the latest.