diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index d3cb0a3..0861fb3 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ subprojects {
         targetCompatibility = JavaVersion.VERSION_1_8
     }
     ext {
-        otelVersion = '1.26.0'
+        otelVersion = '1.42.1'
         otelVersionAlpha = "${otelVersion}-alpha"
         javaSDKVersion = '1.25.1'
         jarVersion = '1.0.0'