diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 248673899..ae837d048 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
 # Changelog
 
+### Version 2.9.7
+
+* Ability to select incoming call ringtone
+* Fix OpenPGP key id discovery for OpenKeychain 5.6+
+* Properly verify punycode TLS certificates
+* Improve stability of RTP session establishment (calling)
+
 ### Version 2.9.6
 
 * Show call button for offline contacts if they previously announced support
diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index a859793c1..96a796623 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -91,8 +91,8 @@ android {
     defaultConfig {
         minSdkVersion 21
         targetSdkVersion 29
-        versionCode 407
-        versionName "2.9.6"
+        versionCode 408
+        versionName "2.9.7-beta"
         archivesBaseName += "-$versionName"
         applicationId "eu.siacs.conversations"
         resValue "string", "applicationId", applicationId