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F O C U S O N E U RO P E 20 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2026 BY M A RCY L A RO N T, I - C O N N ECT 0 07 E urope's electronics industry is navigat- ing major shifts, from AI and automation to workforce challenges, sustainability, and evolving industrial policy. As the Global Electron- ics Association's new vice president for Europe, Dominik Grau wants to understand what companies across the region need, and how the Association can help deliver it. In this interview, Dominik shares what he's hearing directly from European electron- ics companies, why smart standards will become increasingly important in an AI-driven industry, and where he sees opportunities to bring together tech- nology, workforce development, and the resources companies need to compete. Marcy LaRont: Dominik, congratulations on your new role with the Association. Can you share a couple of highlights from your background? Dominik Grau: For the past seven years, I've been working on standards, AI, business development, and the digital future for the German Institute of Standards (DIN), a close partner of the Global Building Value for Europe Through Smart Standards and More