diff --git a/examples/distro/build.gradle b/examples/distro/build.gradle
index efd3af6ae2..7518e5e656 100644
--- a/examples/distro/build.gradle
+++ b/examples/distro/build.gradle
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ subprojects {
   ext {
     versions = [
       // this line is managed by .github/scripts/update-sdk-version.sh
-      opentelemetrySdk           : "1.24.0",
+      opentelemetrySdk           : "1.25.0",
 
       // these lines are managed by .github/scripts/update-version.sh
       opentelemetryJavaagent     : "1.25.0-SNAPSHOT",