diff --git a/.github/project.yml b/.github/project.yml
index 09ce539..caba91e 100644
--- a/.github/project.yml
+++ b/.github/project.yml
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
 name: SmallRye Parent
 release:
-  current-version: 43
-  next-version: 44-SNAPSHOT
+  current-version: 44
+  next-version: 45-SNAPSHOT