diff --git a/neon_core/version.py b/neon_core/version.py
index 7bc14bb1e..a9f40cb3c 100644
--- a/neon_core/version.py
+++ b/neon_core/version.py
@@ -26,4 +26,4 @@
 # NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
 # SOFTWARE,  EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
-__version__ = "23.10.9a7"
+__version__ = "23.10.9a8"