The annual IEEE International Conference on Data Engineering addresses research issues in designing, building, managing, and evaluating advanced data-intensive systems and applications. It is a leading forum for researchers, practitioners, developers, and users to explore cutting-edge ideas and to exchange techniques, tools, and experiences. We invite the submission of original research contributions. The 33^rd ICDE will be held on April 19-22, 2017 in San Diego, California, USA, at theHilton San Diego Resort and Spa in Mission Bay.