diff --git a/app.py b/app.py
index b87bddc..faae7e3 100644
--- a/app.py
+++ b/app.py
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@
 # get the environment
 environment = utils.get_environment()
 stack_name_prefix = f"openchallenges-{environment}"
-image_version = "1.1.2"
+image_version = "1.2.0"
 
 # get VARS from cdk.json
 env_vars = app.node.try_get_context(environment)