diff --git a/version.py b/version.py
index 44c28d86a..586756d18 100644
--- a/version.py
+++ b/version.py
@@ -23,4 +23,4 @@
 # NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
 # SOFTWARE,  EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
-__version__ = "21.10.3a7"
+__version__ = "21.10.3a8"