Automatic pattern analysis of data is a pillar of modern science, technology and business, with deep roots in statistics, machine learning, pattern recognition, theoretical computer science, and many other fields. A unified conceptual understanding of this strategic field is of utmost importance for researchers as well as for users of this technology. This workshop-course will emphasizes the common principles and roots of modern pattern analysis technology, developed independently by many different scientific communities over the past 30 years, and their impact on modern science and technology.