SINCON 2026 Welcome Party with TikTok
Let’s kick off SINCON the way we like it — with good people, good conversations, and a few stories to share. Get to know the folks behind SINCON, hear what goes on behind the scenes, and meet the community that makes it all happen.
We’re also bringing in some of the top hackers from TikTok’s bug bounty network to share their journeys, lessons learned, and tips on what it takes to hunt bugs at the top of the game.
No formalities, no stiff networking — just come hang out, learn a thing or two, and make some new friends along the way.
AGENDA
6.30pm: Registration & Networking (30 mins)
7.00pm: Introduction & Announcement by SINCON (10mins)
7.10pm: Welcome Remarks by Sachin Thakuri, Product Security Engineer on TikTok's Global Security Organisation (10mins)
7.20pm: Ask Co-Founder(s) Anything, about SINCON (30-40mins)
8.00pm: The Secret to Success: How I Hack TikTok (30-40mins)
Till late: Networking
ABSTRACTS
Ask Co-Founder(s) Anything, about SINCON
Ever wondered how SINCON came to be — and why we built it the way we did? Join us for a relaxed fireside chat with SINCON’s co-founders as they share the stories, motivations, and moments behind the conference.
And it’s not just our questions — you get to ask yours too. Bring your curiosity, your hot takes, or that question you’ve always wanted to ask. Let’s have an open conversation about SINCON, the community, and where we go from here.
The Secret to Success: How I Hack TikTok
This October, TikTok's Global Security Organization (GSO) will celebrate the 6 year anniversary of their bug bounty program with HackerOne. During this fireside chat, Glendon Chong from TikTok's Vulnerability Management team will interview the program's top hacker, @supermancyber, about his secret to success. We'll hear about some of @supermancyber's most impactful reports of the past year and what he sees as the future of the changing security researcher industry.
SPEAKERS' & MODERATOR'S BIO
Emil, TAN. Co-Founder, SINCON | emiltan
Alien8. Co-Founder, SINCON | alien8
(Moderator) Kia Meng, TEO | kiameng
Jeffrey (@superman-cyber). Independent Security Researcher. | From a curious boy pursuing his dreams in tech to a recognized TikTok Distinguished Researcher, Jeffrey (@supermancyber) is an active bug bounty hunter specializing in web/API security and access control logic. He actively contributes to programs on HackerOne while constantly learning and growing in the field.
(Moderator) Glendon CHONG. Product Security Specialist, TikTok GSO | As part of TikTok's VM program, Glendon is actively involved in web application vulnerability triage, collaborating with security researchers and internal teams to dissect, validate, and remediate a wide spectrum of web-based threats. He bring hands-on experience identifying gaps in modern web architectures, advocating for fair, transparent risk assessment with the bug bounty community, and aligning vulnerability prioritization with our platform’s commitment to user safety.
Hosted By: Infosec In the City, SINCON
Sponsored By: Tiktok
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