The Israel Data Science Initiative is holding its first international conference to mark the consolidation of the Data Science Research Centers that were established in 7 of Israel’s research universities. Through these centers, and under the coordination of the IDSI, researchers from core and satellite Data Science disciplines have begun to have an impact on research and education in Israel, on collaboration with industry, and on forging international ties. In order to further promote the interaction between Israeli and foreign Data Scientists, the conference will be held in a location that encourages both informal and formal meetings among participants.