diff --git a/src/pretix/__init__.py b/src/pretix/__init__.py
index f8b0f4644..1307c3cf4 100644
--- a/src/pretix/__init__.py
+++ b/src/pretix/__init__.py
@@ -19,4 +19,4 @@
 # You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License along with this program.  If not, see
 # <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 #
-__version__ = "4.4.0"
+__version__ = "4.5.0.dev0"