"Dr Norton demonstrates that the communicative, organizational and analysis skills of women can strengthen the IT and science sectors," she said.

A number of women who were involved in the screen goddess calendar, which has so far sold more than 3000 copies, will participate in the workshop.

This includes Web coach and consultant Megyn Carpenter and Eduka operations manager Kara O'Halloran.

Also next month at the ITxpo Gartner symposium in Sydney, analysts will present research entitled 'women and men in IT: breaking through sexual stereotypes.'

The research examines which trends and stereotypes are shaping how women and men interact in the workplace.