DataFunSummit

Jul 16, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Teaching Large Language Models Database‑Style Query Planning for Complex Reasoning

PlanRAG adapts decades‑old database query‑planning techniques to Retrieval‑Augmented Generation, turning complex, non‑linear questions into logical query trees that guide retrieval and generation, resulting in smarter search, reduced noise, lower cost, and up to 2.5× faster execution on exploratory reasoning tasks.