The Big Data Competence Center ScaDS Dresden/Leipzig organized the 1st Autumn School on Big Data between September 21-25, 2015. The offer of the autumn school was primarily aimed at students and young graduates as well as scientific employees who are active in research in the broad field around Big Data. Our Fall School taught the basics of dealing with large and complex data sets while also providing an overview of current solution approaches. Thus, the participants got a direct insight into current research fields. In addition, there was an opportunity for an exchange of ideas and discussion of content between the participants and the lecturers.