MVML is a highly anticipated conference due to the increased applications of the automated systems in our everyday lives. MVML is set to become an exciting event with the potential for continued growth through the coming years. MVML is designed to bring together researchers active in the two fields (and related sub-fields) to foster an environment conducive to exchanging ideas, information and research. A unified forum for the two topics is especially important since the two areas are highly linked and findings in one area can most likely be utilized in the other.