Summary of Key Points
On August 17th, Chengdu hosted a Tencent WorkBuddy supply-demand matchmaking event. Utilizing the “1+N” model (one leading enterprise, Tencent, plus multiple demanding enterprises), the event established a communication platform among the government, enterprises, and industrial parks to facilitate the implementation of AI intelligence in various industries. Tencent showcased its full range of AI capabilities with WorkBuddy, launched the country’s first OPC (One Person Company) cooperation community to assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in undergoing cost-effective “smart transformation and digitalization,” and shared practical cases from sectors such as manufacturing and cross-border e-commerce. The purpose of the event was to address the challenges in matching enterprise supply with demand and to support Chengdu’s software and information services industries in achieving a trillion-dollar scale.
Detailed Explanation
1. The “1+N” Precision Matching Model: Government Facilitation Makes it Easier for Enterprises to Find Orders
The core approach of this event was the “1+N” model, where Tencent, as the leading enterprise with its AI technology and solutions, connected with multiple enterprises in need (from manufacturing to services). The government and industrial parks acted as intermediaries to help solve common issues faced by businesses, such as difficulty in finding customers, limited channels, and scattered resources. For example, previously, companies needed to find partners for AI tool upgrades but didn’t know where to start; now, the government brings Tencent and these enterprises together for direct discussions, significantly improving efficiency. The goal of this model is to accelerate the integration of AI intelligence into government services, park management, and enterprise production, thereby helping businesses expand their markets and secure orders, promoting the development of the entire supply chain.
2. Tencent WorkBuddy: Your All-In-One AI Office Assistant
Tencent’s WorkBuddy is an AI tool that understands human language. You can assign tasks to it using everyday language (e.g., “Organize this month’s sales data and create a chart”), and it will handle the steps, retrieve necessary tools, process files, and provide you with the final results. It can also serve as a digital assistant for ten different roles (such as HR, finance, sales), available 24/7. What’s more convenient is that business personnel don’t need to know programming; they can create their own AI assistants using natural language, store company knowledge and expert experiences for reuse, and integrate with other office software like Tencent Docs and LEXiang. WorkBuddy leads the market in desktop AI assistant solutions, with a monthly traffic of 20.97 million visits and a growth rate of 831%.
3. The OPC Cooperation Community: AI Made Accessible to SMEs
A highlight of the event was the launch of the “National First Tencent WorkBuddy OPC Cooperation Community,” located in Chengdu’s Tianfu Changdao area. This community, jointly developed by Tencent and local cultural and creative companies, aims to help SMEs overcome barriers to using AI, such as high costs or lack of expertise. It provides AI capabilities on a park-based basis, with support from the government, the platform, and community collaboration. For instance, SMEs no longer need to spend heavily on software or hire experts for digital transformation; through this community, they can use Tencent’s AI tools at low costs. More than 500 industrial parks across the country have already joined, making Chengdu’s approach a national model.
4. Real-World Cases Demonstrate AI’s Efficiency
Several real cases were presented to highlight the practical benefits of AI:
- Manufacturing Quality Inspection: Manual verification of inspection reports took 2–4 hours; with AI, it now only takes 5–10 minutes, speeding up processes by several times.
- Cross-Border E-commerce: AI not only improves individual employee efficiency but also enhances team collaboration (e.g., automating customer information organization and response generation).
- Digital Cultural and Creative Industries: AI can participate in the entire process from planning and scripting to filming and distribution, such as automatically generating story outlines and editing videos. Attendees noted that these cases show how AI can save time and increase efficiency with minimal investment, making it highly suitable for SMEs.
5. Chengdu’s Software Industry: Growing Towards a Trillion-Dollar Goal
Chengdu’s software and information services industry is a key sector, ranking first in the central and western regions. In the first half of 2026, the city’s software revenue reached 387.66 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.9%. By the end of 2025, there will be over 280,000 related enterprises, including 432 with annual revenues in the billions. Moving forward, Chengdu will continue to organize “1+N” matchmaking events to explore more AI applications and drive the development of both large and small businesses, with the goal of making the software industry a trillion-dollar sector and building a renowned “China Software City.”
In essence, this event represents a collaborative effort by the government, enterprises, and industrial parks to use AI technology for intelligent transformation and digitalization. For SMEs, it means accessing advanced technologies at lower costs; for Chengdu, it signifies industrial upgrading, creating more jobs, and driving economic growth.