diff --git a/examples/build.gradle b/examples/build.gradle
index 295e99e..0d0f1f0 100644
--- a/examples/build.gradle
+++ b/examples/build.gradle
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ sourceCompatibility = '1.8'
 targetCompatibility = '1.8'
 
 ext {
-    vertxVersion = '4.4.6'
+    vertxVersion = '4.5.2'
 }
 
 repositories {