diff --git a/gradle.properties b/gradle.properties
index 4312fb39..7a6e2ab6 100644
--- a/gradle.properties
+++ b/gradle.properties
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ findbugsVersion=3.0.2
 mockitoVersion=3.4.4
 multithreadedtcVersion=1.01
 pivotalGemFireVersion=9.10.2
-springVersion=5.2.8.RELEASE
+springVersion=5.3.0-M1
 springBootVersion=2.3.2.RELEASE
 springDataGemFireVersion=2.3.2.RELEASE
 springDataGeodeVersion=2.3.2.RELEASE